Cherry Hill Township Death Records
Cherry Hill Township death records are kept by the Township Clerk in Camden County, New Jersey. Cherry Hill is one of the largest townships in the state. The Township Clerk serves as the local registrar of vital statistics under N.J.S.A. 26:8-1. Death certificates for deaths that took place in Cherry Hill Township are on file at the clerk's office. Residents can also request death records through the Camden County Clerk or the New Jersey Department of Health. Multiple sources make it easier to find what you need.
Cherry Hill Township Quick Facts
Where to Get Cherry Hill Death Certificates
The Cherry Hill Township Clerk is the local source. The clerk keeps records of deaths in the township. Visit in person with a valid ID. Give them the name and date of death. Staff will search and issue a certified copy if the record is on file.
The Camden County Clerk holds records at the county level. This office covers all towns in Camden County. County records can fill gaps when the township does not have what you need. Both offices are good sources for Cherry Hill Township death records.
The New Jersey Department of Health keeps all death records for the state. You can request records from the DOH by mail, online, or in person at their Trenton office. State law under N.J.S.A. 26:8-1 requires all local registrars to file copies with the state. This means every Cherry Hill Township death record has a copy at the state level.
Note: The Township Clerk can only issue death records for deaths that took place within Cherry Hill Township borders.
Requesting Death Records in Cherry Hill Township
Start with the facts you know. The full name of the deceased is the most important piece. The date of death narrows the search. Your relationship to the deceased matters too. State law controls who can get certified copies of Cherry Hill Township death records.
In-person requests are fast. Walk into the Township Clerk's office. Bring your photo ID. Give them the details. Pay the fee. Walk out with a certified copy. Most in-person requests take less than an hour. This is the best option for Cherry Hill Township residents.
Mail requests need more patience. Write to the clerk with all the details. Include a check or money order for $25. Mail it to the Township Clerk. Allow two to three weeks. The certified copy of the Cherry Hill Township death record will come back by mail. N.J.S.A. 26:8-62 sets the fees for all vital records in the state.
Cherry Hill Township Clerk Office
The Cherry Hill Township Clerk's office handles vital records for all township residents. The office is shown below.
Staff at this office process death records, birth records, and marriage records daily. They can answer questions about eligibility and fees. Call before your visit to confirm hours. The office may close on state holidays or have reduced hours at times.
Who Can Get Death Records
New Jersey law sets clear limits. Under N.J.S.A. 26:8-40.22, only certain people can get certified death records. A spouse has the right. So does a parent or child. Legal guardians and attorneys with court orders qualify too. This applies to all Cherry Hill Township death records.
Researchers and the general public face more limits. Recent death records are restricted. Older records are more open. The New Jersey Death Index is a free online tool that lists basic facts about older deaths. It covers all of New Jersey, including Cherry Hill Township. This index helps narrow your search before you make a formal request.
Note: Informational copies without the raised seal may be available to a wider group than certified copies.
Cherry Hill Township Death Record Fees
The cost structure is simple. The first certified copy of a death certificate costs $25. Added copies of the same record are $10 each when ordered together. These fees are set by state law under N.J.S.A. 26:8-62. The Cherry Hill Township Clerk and the state DOH charge the same rates.
Pay with cash, check, or money order in person. Some offices take cards. For mail orders, send a check or money order only. The DOH fee schedule has all state-level costs. Online orders through the DOH portal may add a service charge.
Historical Death Records for Cherry Hill Township
Cherry Hill Township was called Delaware Township until 1961. Old death records may be filed under that name. This matters for genealogy research. If you search for records before 1961, use both names. The switch happened when the township renamed itself after the Cherry Hill Inn.
The New Jersey State Archives in Trenton hold death records from 1848 to 1963 on microfilm. Records from 1848 to 1940 are available by mail reference. The State Archives are a strong resource for old Cherry Hill Township death records. Church records, cemetery logs, and newspaper obituaries from Camden County can add context to what you find in official files.
The NJ Death Index covers older deaths across the state. Census data and local library collections can round out your research. Camden County has several libraries with genealogy resources that pair well with official Cherry Hill Township death records.
New Jersey Death Record Resources
The state of New Jersey provides several ways to get death records. The DOH walk-in center at 140 E. Front Street in Trenton is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Phone: 877-622-7549. Mail: P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370.
The state office can search all death records filed in New Jersey. This is helpful when you do not know the exact town of death. New Jersey statutes under Title 26 set the rules for all vital records. These laws apply to Cherry Hill Township death records and every other town in the state. The DOH contact page has more ways to reach them.
Camden County Death Records
Cherry Hill Township is part of Camden County. The county clerk keeps death records for all municipalities in the county. For full details on county resources, fees, and related records, see the Camden County page.